"As far as the States, there are axe-throwing and knife-throwing festivals in some Midwest cities, but it's mostly a small, unheard-of sport," Gutzman said.

Bad Axe Throwing is now open at 165 N. Loomis St. just off of Lake Street in the West Loop. [DNAinfo/Stephanie Lulay]

Where is Bad Axe located in the West Loop?

West Loop natives will recognize the Bad Axe facility, 165 N. Loomis St., as the former La Luce banquet hall. The rest of the restaurant, housed in a Victorian-aged building on Lake Street, is slated to be torn down this year.

The booming West Loop is becoming a destination for unique entertainment venues. Brooklyn Boulders, an indoor rock climbing gym, opened in 2014, and Brooklyn Bowl, a bowling and concert venue in Fulton Market, is slated to open next year.

Bad Axe Throwing, now open at 165 N. Loomis St. in the West Loop. [DNAinfo/Stephanie Lulay]